Candidates’ weaknesses were observed in these areas:
(1)        inability to write the required length of 300 words;
(2)        ignorance on the literature set books;
(3)        illegible handwritings;
(4)        wrong spelling;
(5)        inability to showcase the proper procedure in speech writing.

SUGGESTED REMEDIES

1. Teachers should ensure that students adopt the rules and guidelines for Igbo orthography writing.
2. Teachers should encourage the students to buy the recommended literature texts to enable them prepare well for the examination.
3. Teachers should encourage the students to express themselves in sound idiomatic Igbo when conversing.
4. Only qualified teachers should be employed to teach the subject.
5. Schools should always organize seminars for both teachers and students.
6. Candidates should make effort to cover the syllabus.